WHY GAYNOR?

Unlocking Potential. Celebrating Difference.

At Stephen Gaynor School, every child is welcomed as an individual with limitless potential. Children who learn differently first discover the joy in learning, supported by evidence-based approaches and a community of care. From Pre-K to 8, we educate the whole child through nurturing skills, confidence, and curiosity that empower them to reach their fullest potential.

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5 Partner Schools Where Gaynor Grads Thrive

of Teachers Hold
a Master's Degree

Students Enrolled Across Lower & Middle School

Years Empowering
Unique Learners

3 :

1 Teacher-Student
Ratio

OUR MISSION & HISTORY

A MESSAGE FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL

OUR APPROACH

An Education As
Unique As Your Child.

Gaynor’s faculty design instruction around each student’s learning profile ensuring that essential academic and critical thinking skills are built step by step. Students thrive when teaching meets them where they are and takes them further than they imagined.

EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS

“They’re truly meeting each child where they are, it is so customized and individualized. We have twin boys, both distinctly different, and to be able to see how their teachers are helping them learn based on each child’s need is impressive.”

— Delaram Saidi, Parent

STUDENT EMPOWERMENT

Confidence for Today.
Advocacy for Life.

Gaynor students learn to advocate for themselves and others, turning challenges into opportunities. They build confidence, resilience, and the courage to share their voice giving them skills that extend far beyond the classroom.

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CAMPUS LIFE AT GAYNOR

A Place Where Every
Child Belongs.

Gaynor is more than a school—it’s a community where differences are embraced and celebrated. Students discover friendship, belonging, and a sense of purpose, surrounded by peers and mentors who lift each other up.

EXPLORE STUDENT LIFE AT GAYNOR

Social-Emotional Learning
& Student Support

Students strengthen emotional skills, build confidence, and learn strategies that support wellbeing, relationships, and daily success.

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Our Athletics Program
is Confidence in Motion

Students develop teamwork, resilience, and healthy habits through inclusive sports, movement, and age-appropriate physical wellness programs.

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The Arts Program Offers
Creativity Without Limits

Creative expression thrives through visual arts, music, and drama, helping students explore passions and grow confidence.

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Summers Are Bright
the Gaynor Way

Our summer programs reinforce essential skills while offering fun, structured experiences that support continued student growth.

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Growth Beyond the
Classroom After School

From hands-on activities to interest-based clubs, students discover new passions and build friendships beyond the classroom.

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LIFE AFTER GAYNOR

Prepared for
Every Possibility.

When Gaynor students graduate and leave, they carry with them the academic foundation, self-confidence, and belief in their own possibilities to succeed in mainstream schools, high school, college, and life. Our alumni embody what it means to be lifelong learners and compassionate leaders.

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GETTING STARTED

Learning That Starts With Belonging.

The Stephen Gaynor School experience transforms challenges into triumphs. Discover how we can partner with you to unlock your child’s full potential.

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What's Happening at Gaynor?

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FEATURED EVENT

Educator Workshop!

Join us for a professional development math workshop on playful problem-solving led by Math Chair Libby Miles with hands-on, multisensory strategies and live classroom observations.

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Stephen Gaynor School

The possibilities are endless for students with learning differences at Gaynor. Experience the advantage today.

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CAREERS

148 West 90th Street,
New York, NY 10024

(212) 787-7070

At Stephen Gaynor School, students with learning differences build academic and critical thinking skills through individualized, evidence-based instruction—gaining the confidence to advocate for themselves, contribute to an inclusive community, and believe in their full potential.

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